Portrait of Josie

About This Portrait…

First impressions are important, especially when trying to capture the innocence of childhood in a portrait. After meeting Josie, I was quickly drawn to her charming, creative spirit. The warm, reflected sunlight illuminating her face was the perfect compliment to her unique personality and character.

Working with Brian was a wonderful experience for the whole family. We have Neher portraits of both of our children, done two years apart. He understood our children well enough to capture their unique personalities on canvas. The likenesses are uncanny, both in perfection of features and essence of their characters. Brian was a delight to work with at every stage of this process. We feel so fortunate to have outstanding portraits from such a special individual. We strongly recommend this experience to any parent who wishes to invest in a beautiful portrait.Billy and Jen Tidmore, Augusta, GA

Portrait of Web

About This Portrait…

The use of backlighting often works well in a beach setting like this, providing opportunities to introduce a variety of colors in the skin tones while having the ocean serve as a backdrop. The strong sunlight on top of the hair and shoulders helps to showcase Web’s unique features in this informal, relaxed pose.

Brian’s talent as a portrait artist is unsurpassed. The way he captured not only the exact likeness of our children but also captured their personalities on canvas was so impressive! We have three portraits painted by Brian and they are the most treasured possessions in our home. He is delightful and so easy to work with. The entire experience was wonderful for all of us.Florence Ellen Cowden, Wilmington, NC

Portrait of Ivy

About This Portrait…

When painting Ivy’s portrait, I wanted to convey a sense of movement in the pose that would reflect her energetic personality. The slight twist of her shoulders helps to produce a sense of curiosity in the facial expression while the flowing folds and drapery in her dress create movement in this formal setting.

I have four children and the first two were painted by different artists. There is no comparison to the perfection in Brian’s work, or in the relationship which he formed with our child during the process, which shows in the final product. I wish we had found him sooner to paint all four of our children. He is now not only our favorite artist, but we consider him a family friend.Elizabeth Allen, Charlottesville, VA

Portrait of Margaret

About This Portrait…

An informal setting of driftwood and sand dunes provides the perfect contrast against the delicate design of Margaret’s dress. The subtle blues and cool colors found in the pattern and lace are used to help set the figure apart from the surrounding warmth of the sand in the background. Outdoor settings like this are often ideal when wanting a lighter portrait full of color and atmosphere

When choosing an artist to paint my daughter, I had no idea where to begin. I live in Coastal Georgia so I knew I wanted something outdoors. When looking for artists, I kept coming back to the same sample of a little girl on the beach. Her features were so lifelike that it was as if I could reach out and touch her. The artist was Brian Neher. I like the way Brian meets with you and your family so that he can get to know the personality of your child. He captured both living on the coast in Savannah as well as the genteel charm of the south.Nella Maxwell , Savannah, GA

Portrait of Henry

About This Portrait…

The delicate features of a child’s face can be complimented by the type of lighting that is used to paint their portrait. In this case, a soft light filters through a nearby window to gently reveal the subtle transitions found in Henry’s expression. The close cropping of the composition is used to capture Henry’s character and personality in this intimate and inviting portrait.

Brian was a delight to work with, listening carefully to what we wanted in our portrait. He easily connected to our active 3-year-old grandson, beautifully capturing his personality and spirit. We are thrilled with our portrait!Kathryn Long, Greensboro, NC

Portrait of Harrison

About This Portrait…

When choosing a particular setting for a portrait, it’s important to select an environment that not only fits the subject, but also makes that person feel comfortable and at ease. An outdoor setting with dappled light provided the perfect atmosphere for Harrison’s portrait, while a familiar surrounding helped to bring out his character and personality.

Jerry and I are thrilled beyond words. It is truly a masterpiece. We will treasure it and always remember your kindness and taking time to make Harrison feel at ease. The results speak for themselves. It was a special time. Many thanks.Elizabeth Williams, Columbus, OH

Meet Brian

From private homes to corporate buildings, award winning portrait painter, Brian Neher, has captured the likenesses of clients of all ages. Inspired by many of the great painters of the past, Brian strives to create a timeless work of art that will last for generations to come.

Learn from Brian

Brian has developed a series of instructional courses for artists which focuses on teaching the foundational principles of representational art by demonstrating how each one can be applied directly to the art of painting. Designed for both beginners and advanced painters alike, each video is available in either a DVD or digital format.